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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.76, 4,543.61 and 2,144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.76, 4,543.61 and 2,144.56 is: 3,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.76 : 4,543.61 = 2,144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.76/4,543.61 = 2,144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.76x = 4,543.61 × 2,144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.76x = 9,744,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744,021.54/3,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.75

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